noun
amethyst
AM-uh-thihst
noun
1
A purple or violet variety of quartz used as a gemstone.
"Her ring was set with a deep purple amethyst."
2
A purple color, similar to the gemstone.
"The walls were painted a soft shade of amethyst."
How to Use Amethyst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA purple gemstone, or the purple color itself.
Common pairings
amethyst ring
shade of amethyst
Word Forms
more amethyst comparative, amethysts plural, most amethyst superlative
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Etymology
From Greek amethystos, "not drunk" — ancient Greeks believed wearing or drinking from amethyst could prevent drunkenness.